The Designs Act, 2000

The Designs Act, 2000 is a legislation that provides for the registration and protection of industrial designs in India. An industrial design refers to the visual features of shape, configuration, pattern, ornamentation or composition of lines or colours applied to any article. The Act provides for the establishment of a Designs Office and the appointment of a Controller of Designs to administer and enforce the provisions of the Act. The Act also outlines the process for registration of designs, including the criteria for registration, the rights conferred by registration, and the duration of protection. The Act also provides for the cancellation and rectification of registered designs, as well as the infringement of design rights and the remedies available to aggrieved parties.